This is my second year as a new bee keeper and I decided to buy a full already going hive from a guy about 15 minutes away. I have read that you should trap the bees in the hive for a day or 2 after you move the hive that distance then open it up but put a branch or something in front of the entrance to "reset" them. My concern is it is supposed to be about 70 the next couple of days. Is it safe to leave them closed up in that weather ? Would I be OK opening the hive right away and just putting a branch in the entrance ? Should I put a ventilated inner cover on top to get them air ?
Thanks for any advice.....
Thanks for any advice.....